Suspension    Domes

Catenary suspension

Only a few roof structures have been constructed which utilise the principle of the suspension bridge.

This type of structures represent about the best way to construct very long spans.

Its main disadvantages are the need for substantial ground anchors, and a relatively complex construction process.

Piazzale Italia Fairground Complex - Milan (Canobbio)
More details can be found [here] and [here].
Olympic Speed Skating Oval - Utah
More details can be found [here], [here] and [here].
Schlumberger Research Centre - Cambridge (Hopkins)
More details can be found [here] and [here].
Goodwood Racecourse (Hopkins)
More details can be found [here].
Europa Halle
Source: [here].
Ciudad Deportiva gymnasium
Source: [here].
Lokomotiv Stadium
A bigger picture can be found [here].
Chientan Station
More details can be found [here].
Burgo Paper Mill
More details can be found [here].
Stadio Di Misano Adriatico (Canobbio)
Buckingham Palace Ticket Office (Hopkins)
Photo: [here].
Unknown UK tensile structure
Source: [here].
Sfondo Pagina Ingresso (Canobbio)
Source: [here].


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